Aintree vs Burtonwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aintree wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Burtonwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aintree edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aintree
£217,565
Burtonwood
£233,244
Crime Rate
Aintree
76.1
Burtonwood
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aintree
100.0%
Burtonwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aintree
490.1
Burtonwood
446.5
EPC Rating
Aintree
71.8
Burtonwood
72
Median Income
Aintree
£29,315
Burtonwood
£31,331
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £217,565, Aintree undercuts Burtonwood (£233,244) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aintree is a flat at £124,000, while in Burtonwood it is a flat at £124,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in Aintree (£234,500 vs £156,182).
Price Trend (10 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aintree prices grew faster — 51% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Burtonwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.1 per 1,000 versus 76.1 per 1,000 in Aintree. The most common crime category in Aintree is violent-crime, while in Burtonwood it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 2 schools in Aintree, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Burtonwood, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aintree School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aintree | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aintree averages 490.1 Mbps – ahead of Burtonwood's 446.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Aintree and 96.4% in Burtonwood. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Aintree and 87.3% in Burtonwood.
Aintree is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (490 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burtonwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.8 (band C) in Aintree. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Aintree and £1,030 in Burtonwood. 70.9% of homes in Aintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Burtonwood.
Aintree has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,330.5 in Burtonwood and £29,314.7 in Aintree. The median age is 42.8 in Aintree and 43.9 in Burtonwood. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Aintree and 57.3% in Burtonwood. Owner-occupancy is 57.6% in Aintree versus 66.5% in Burtonwood. Aintree has a population of 6,212 and Burtonwood has 3,504.
| Indicator | Aintree | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,212 | 3,504 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314.7 | £31,330.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 30.1% |
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